Ping Xu^1,*, Zhiwei Zhang¹, Zhenguo Hou^2,3, Mankui Zheng¹, Jin Tong¹

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.6, pp. 1299-1312, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2023.046183

Abstract In this paper, cement and dechlorinated Polyaluminum Chloride Residue (PACR) have been used to prepare a net slurry and mortar specimens. Two hydration activity indicators have been used to quantitatively analyze the dechlorinated PACR hydration activity. In particular, the effect of dechlorinated PACR content on the compressive strength of mortar has been assessed by means of compressive strength tests. Moreover, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) have been employed to observe the microstructure of the considered hydration products. The following results have been obtained. The 28th day activity index of the dechlorinated PACR… More >

Youssef Maaloufa^1,2,3,*, Soumia Mounir^1,2,3, Sara Ibnelhaj², Fatima Zohra El Wardi⁶, Asma Souidi³, Yakubu Aminu Dodo^4,5, Malika Atigui³, Mina Amazal³, Abelhamid Khabbazi², Hassan Demrati³, Ahmed Aharoune³

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.12, No.4, pp. 843-867, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2024.049942

Abstract The development of bio-sourced materials is essential to ensuring sustainable construction; it is considered a locomotive of the green economy. Furthermore, it is an abundant material in our country, to which very little attention is being given. This work aims to valorize the waste of the trunks of banana trees to be used in construction. Firstly, the physicochemical properties of the fiber, such as the percentage of crystallization and its morphology, have been determined by X-ray diffraction tests and scanning electron microscopy to confirm the potential and the impact of the mode of drying on… More >

Yosr Laatiri, Habib Sammouda, Fadhel Aloulou^*

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.12, No.4, pp. 771-798, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2024.047022

Abstract This article aims to present the feasibility of storing thermal energy in buildings for solar water heating while maintaining the comfort environment for residential buildings. Our contribution is the creation of insulating composite panels made of bio-based phase change materials (bio-PCM is all from coconut oil), cement and renewable materials (treated wood fiber and organic clay). The inclusion of wood fibers improved the thermal properties; a simple 2% increase of wood fiber decreased the heat conductivity by approximately 23.42%. The issues of bio-PCM leakage in the cement mortar and a roughly 56.5% reduction in thermal… More > Graphic Abstract

Hantao Huang, Zhifang Zhang^*, Zhenhua Wu, Yao Liu

Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.18, No.4, pp. 409-423, 2024, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2024.048597

Abstract In this paper, recycled carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) mixture (CFRP-M, including recycled carbon fiber and powder) and refined recycled CFRP fiber (CFRP-F, mostly recycled carbon fiber) were added to cement to study the influence of addition on the flexural strength, compressive strength, and fluidity of cement-based materials. The recycled CFRP were prepared by mechanically processing the prepreg scraps generated during the manufacture of CFRP products. For comparison, commercial carbon fiber powder was also added in cement and the performance was compared to that of addition of recycled CFRP. The hydration products and strengthening mechanism… More >

Xiaojun Huang¹, Liaojun Zhang^2,*, Hanbo Cui¹, Gaoxing Hu¹

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.140, No.2, pp. 1647-1668, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2024.049124

Abstract This study proposes an effective method to enhance the accuracy of the Differential Quadrature Method (DQM) for calculating the dynamic characteristics of functionally graded beams by improving the form of discrete node distribution. Firstly, based on the first-order shear deformation theory, the governing equation of free vibration of a functionally graded beam is transformed into the eigenvalue problem of ordinary differential equations with respect to beam axial displacement, transverse displacement, and cross-sectional rotation angle by considering the effects of shear deformation and rotational inertia of the beam cross-section. Then, ignoring the shear deformation of the… More >

Xu Xu¹, Xiaoteng Wang¹, Haitian Yang¹, Zhenjun Yang², Yiqian He^1,3,*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.140, No.2, pp. 1831-1861, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2024.048199

Abstract The multiscale method provides an effective approach for the numerical analysis of heterogeneous viscoelastic materials by reducing the degree of freedoms (DOFs). A basic framework of the Multiscale Scaled Boundary Finite Element Method (MsSBFEM) was presented in our previous works, but those works only addressed two-dimensional problems. In order to solve more realistic problems, a three-dimensional MsSBFEM is further developed in this article. In the proposed method, the octree SBFEM is used to deal with the three-dimensional calculation for numerical base functions to bridge small and large scales, the three-dimensional image-based analysis can be conveniently… More >

Chengbao Hu^1,2,3, Shilin Gong^4,*, Bin Chen^1,2,3, Zhongling Zong⁴, Xingwang Bao⁵, Xiaojian Ru⁵

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.140, No.1, pp. 997-1015, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2024.048640

Abstract Strain localization frequently occurs in cohesive materials with friction (e.g., composites, soils, rocks) and is widely recognized as a fundamental cause of progressive structural failure. Nonetheless, achieving high-fidelity simulation for this issue, particularly concerning strong discontinuities and tension-compression-shear behaviors within localized zones, remains significantly constrained. In response, this study introduces an integrated algorithm within the finite element framework, merging a coupled cohesive zone model (CZM) with the nonlinear augmented finite element method (N-AFEM). The coupled CZM comprehensively describes tension-compression and compression-shear failure behaviors in cohesive, frictional materials, while the N-AFEM allows nonlinear coupled intra-element discontinuities More >

Tianyi Li^1,2, Xin Gu², Qing Zhang^2,*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.140, No.1, pp. 339-361, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2024.047566

Abstract This study proposes a comprehensive, coupled thermomechanical model that replaces local spatial derivatives in classical differential thermomechanical equations with nonlocal integral forms derived from the peridynamic differential operator (PDDO), eliminating the need for calibration procedures. The model employs a multi-rate explicit time integration scheme to handle varying time scales in multi-physics systems. Through simulations conducted on granite and ceramic materials, this model demonstrates its effectiveness. It successfully simulates thermal damage behavior in granite arising from incompatible mineral expansion and accurately calculates thermal crack propagation in ceramic slabs during quenching. To account for material heterogeneity, the More >

Inga Zotova^1,*, Edgars Kirilovs¹, Laura Ziemele²

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.12, No.3, pp. 603-613, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2024.047607

Abstract Nowadays buildings contain innovative materials, materials from local resources, production surpluses and rapidly renewable natural resources. Phase Change Materials (PCM) are one such group of novel materials which reduce building energy consumption. With the wider availability of microencapsulated PCM, there is an opportunity to develop a new type of insulating materials, combinate PCM with traditional insulation materials for latent heat energy storage. These materials are typically flammable and are located on the interior wall finishing yet there has been no detailed assessment of their fire performance. In this research work prototypes of low-density insulating boards… More > Graphic Abstract

Joseph O. Dirisu^1,*, Imhade P. Okokpujie^2,3,*, Olufunmilayo O. Joseph¹, Sunday O. Oyedepo¹, Oluwasegun Falodun⁴, Lagouge K. Tartibu³, Firdaussi D. Shehu¹

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.12, No.3, pp. 485-511, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2024.045188

Abstract Research into converting waste into viable eco-friendly products has gained global concern. Using natural fibres and pulverized metallic waste becomes necessary to reduce noxious environmental emissions due to indiscriminately occupying the land. This study reviews the literature in the broad area of green composites in search of materials that can be used in automotive brake pads. Materials made by biocomposite, rather than fossil fuels, will be favoured. A database containing the tribo-mechanical performance of numerous potential components for the future green composite was established using the technical details of bio-polymers and natural reinforcements. The development… More > Graphic Abstract